Job summary The Urgent Community Response (UCR) practitioners provide interventions within 2 hours and over a 48 hour period to prevent hospital admissions. The UCR practitioners will link in with the wider community teams, including ARCH (Acute Response and Rehabilitation in the community and hospital service), CCT (Community Care Team), specialist community teams and voluntary sector organisations. Services are provided and managed by Harrogate and Rural Alliance (HARA), a partnership between Harrogate and District Foundation Trustand North Yorkshire Council. The post holder will begin as a band 6, and then be supported by the trust to develop the required competencies to progress to Band 7. The post holder will be expected to complete the requirements listed within a reasonable timeframe. Alternatively if you are an existing Band 7 practitioner with the required experience, we would very much like to hear from you, as this could be the role for you. Main duties of the job Visit and assess patients who have been referred to the Urgent Community Response (UCR) practitioner, create a treatment plan and work within the Community teams to prevent hospital admission and handover care within 48 hours Practitioners will cover 0800 - 2000, 7 days a week, with the ultimate aim of becoming 24 hours. The post holder will work across these hours, alongside 3 WTE substantive practitioners already in post. To work towards completion of a competency document supporting clinical skills (please see attached document) in order to support high acuity patients in their usual place of residence. About us Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you We offer colleagues: A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards. Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. Please note: Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles. Date posted 11 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Will move up to band 7 upon completion of competencies Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 421-LTUCC-1957R Job locations Harrogate District Hospital Lancaster Park Road Harrogate HG2 7SX Job description Job responsibilities For more information please see the job description, person specification and competency document attached and for any questions please contact Mikki Fenwick at mikki.fenwick2nhs.net. Job description Job responsibilities For more information please see the job description, person specification and competency document attached and for any questions please contact Mikki Fenwick at mikki.fenwick2nhs.net. Person Specification Qualifications, skills, experience Essential Required clinical skills Work independently and clear decision maker Evidence of positive risk taking Evidence of professional development Either Registered Nurse or HCPC Registered Paramedic/AHP Extensive knowledge of Health and Social Care Drivers Able to drive and have own vehicle in order to meet service needs Desirable Experience in an urgent care facility e.g. ED/Minor Injuries Experience in discharge Independent Prescriber Training at advanced clinical management level Person Specification Qualifications, skills, experience Essential Required clinical skills Work independently and clear decision maker Evidence of positive risk taking Evidence of professional development Either Registered Nurse or HCPC Registered Paramedic/AHP Extensive knowledge of Health and Social Care Drivers Able to drive and have own vehicle in order to meet service needs Desirable Experience in an urgent care facility e.g. ED/Minor Injuries Experience in discharge Independent Prescriber Training at advanced clinical management level Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Address Harrogate District Hospital Lancaster Park Road Harrogate HG2 7SX Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)